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BINGO Summer Reading

June to August

Fill Out One of our Bingo Cards For Special Savings!

Simply black out one of our bingo cards you can either print off from our website below, or that you can pick up in our shop, and hand it into one of our staff members to receive your special savings. Valid purchases include Bookshop.org, our online store, our shop, Kobo.com, and Libro.fm.

(Max three filled cards per person. This promotional lasts from June 1st until August 31st. See a staff members for any questions.)

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Author Takeover Event

June 9th

Korina Moss on our Facebook Group from 6 - 8 pm

Join us this evening, from 6 - 8 pm, as author Korina Moss takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about her latest book. All orders of her highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will be 20% off.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

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Pick A Brick Discount

June 11th - 14th

Find a Brick to See Your Discount

To celebrate Father's Day, our shop will have building bricks stashed about our shelves. Anyone can find one of these hidden bricks to receive the discount on the bottom. What will you get? (In-Store Only)

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Paint A Book with Sarah

June 21st

$15 per person (Supplies Included)

Looking to add a bookish element to your garden or landscaping this year? Join us for a creative and fun afternoon painting bricks into our favorite stories with Sarah Ickes. Supplies are included in the fee.

Stencils and Paint Markers will be there.




 

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Author Takeover Event

June 23rd

Jennifer J. Chow on our Facebook Group from 7 - 8 pm

Join us this evening, from 7 - 8 pm, as author Jennifer J. Chow takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about her latest book. All orders of her highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will be 20% off.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

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PROMM with Jeff Frazier

June 25th

Starting at 7 pm ($3 per person)

Born and raised in Centre Hall, Centre County, Jeffrey holds a BS from Penn State and an MBA from Rider University, New Jersey. Growing up in a “Tom Sawyer” sort of way, he has always loved the Pennsylvania mountains and has collected their folktales and legends for over fifty years, starting in 1970. Since the tales often sound “far-fetched” today, the author takes on the role of an investigative reporter to explore their origins, writing in a format that the average reader can enjoy. Sunbury Press has published his three-volume series titled Pennsylvania Mountain Landmarks and also is publishing the entire eight volumes of his Pennsylvania Fireside Tales series.

His books will be available for purchasing on the night of the event, and the author will be there to sign them!

Light snacks will be provided for this event.



 

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Amanda Flower is Back!

June 27th

Starting at 7 pm

Amanda Flower, cozy mystery author and former librarian, will be joining us from from 7 - 8:30 pm, as she talks about her latest releases in both her Emily Dickinson Mystery series and Katharine Wright Mysteries. She'll also be available for questions on her two upcoming books coming out this fall. This event is FREE to attend, but we do kindly ask for reservations. You can pre-order any of her latest books through our online store, over the phone, or in our shop.



 

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Bracelet Week

June 25th - 28th

Bring your red/black bracelet to our shop

If you were at one of our larger events this past year, you should have received a red and black bracelet inside your swag bag. This week, bring in your bracelet while you shop for a FREE ARC!

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Shop Closed

June 29th - July 8th

We will be closed this week.

Our doors will be closed between these dates, but we look forward to see you all again real soon! We apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused.

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Author Takeover Event

July 7th

Annie McEwen on our Facebook Group from 7 - 8 pm

Join us this evening, from 7 - 8 pm, as author Annie McEwen takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about her book. All orders of her highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will receive a FREE mystery item worth $9.99.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

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Author Takeover Event

July 21st

Jacqueline Boulden on our Facebook Group from 7 - 8 pm

Join us this evening, from 7 - 8 pm, as author Jacqueline Boulden takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about her book. All orders of her highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will be 20% off.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

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PROMM with Marlin Bressi

July 30th

Starting at 7 pm ($3 per person)

More Information Coming...



 

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Author Takeover Event

August 11th

Laura Bradford on our Facebook Group from 7 - 8 pm

Join us this evening, from 7 - 8 pm, as author Laura Bradford takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about her book. All orders of her highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will be 20% off.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

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PROMM with Sarah Ickes

August 27th

Starting at 7 pm ($3 per person)

While ballooning was of great interest to European countries, it took considerably longer for the United States to enter the field. When it did begin to take-off, there were a few men who were the main driving force for taking balloons to unimaginable heights in the 1800s. And as the Civil War broke out, the Union Army formed its very own Ballooning Corps. Who were these civilian soldiers, and how did President Lincoln help in establishing their role in the military? And you won’t want to miss a fundamental connection to Lancaster, PA! 


 

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Author Takeover Event

August 25th

On our Facebook Group from 7 - 8 pm

Join us this evening, from 7 - 8 pm, as an author takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about her book. All orders of her highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will have a deal.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

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Author Takeover Event

September 8th

Kathleen Kalb on our Facebook Group from 7 - 8 pm

Join us this evening, from 7 - 8 pm, as author Kathleen Kalb takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about her book. All orders of her highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will receive a FREE mystery item worth $9.99.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

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PA Tea Festival Authors

Sept. 19 - 20th

Both Days are 9 am to 4 pm

We are delighted to be returning to the PA Tea Festival to be selling this year's authors' books under the Author Tent in the Literary Corner of the festival. Author talks will be taking place at 11 am and 1 pm this year. 

Friday: Sheryl C.D. Ickes at 11 am, Misty Simon at 1 pm
Saturday: Cathy Wiley at 11 am, Karen Rose Smith at 1 pm

Author Talks are included in the price of admission. Please visit the PA Tea Festival to purchase your ticket and for any additional classes/creative activities you wish to participate in.

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Author Takeover Event

September 22nd

Joy Ann Ribar on our Facebook Group from 7 - 8 pm

Join us this evening, from 7 - 8 pm, as author Joy Ann Ribar takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about her book. All orders of her highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will be 20% off.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

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Cozy Mystery Fete

October 11th

11 am - 4 pm

We are excited to be hosting our 3rd Annual Cozy Mystery Fete happening this Fall at the Shiremanstown United Methodist Church. A list of the authors and more details will be coming soon. There is a small fee to register for this event.

Authors Attending (List Thus Far):

Susan Breen
Sarah E. Burr
Erin Hayden
Sarah Ickes
Andrea Johnson
Tina Kashian
J.T. Kunkel
Misty Lynn
Daphne Silver
Misty Simon/Gabby Allan

Schedule Coming!
Registration Coming!
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